[Verse 1] They walk in with a plan that's sly and clean Borrow sixty to ninety percent of what they need But here's the twist that makes it all obscene They load that debt on you, now you're gonna bleed Your own cash flow pays for your own sale While they sit back and never face the bail [Chorus] LBO, make the target pay Sale-leaseback takes your building away Roll-up small deals, regulators can't see Dividend recap, more debt for free Then they flip you to the next PE This is what they know that we don't see [Verse 2] Fragmented markets are their hunting ground Vet clinics, dental, funeral, daycare too They buy one shop, then sweep the whole town Each deal's too small for review to come through Below the threshold where watchdogs can shine Stay under radar and the field is mine [Chorus] LBO, make the target pay Sale-leaseback takes your building away Roll-up small deals, regulators can't see Dividend recap, more debt for free Then they flip you to the next PE This is what they know that we don't see [Bridge] First they take your building, make you pay the rent Then they load more debt for dividends they collect Three to seven years and then you're getting sent To another private equity architect [Verse 3] Secondary buyouts keep the cycle turning Each new owner repeats the same old game While your company keeps crashing and burning They're counting profits, you're taking the blame The flip, the strip, the leverage, and the load Welcome to their money-making code [Final Chorus] LBO, make the target pay Sale-leaseback takes your building away Roll-up small deals flying under the radar Dividend recap leaves another scar Then they flip you down the PE road Now you've cracked their secret code [Outro] What they know that you don't yet Is how to win without the sweat Load the debt and take the cash While your business turns to ash
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